Good Sleep, Whole Grains Can Help Weight Loss

Any of us who have successfully lost weight will know that weight loss is not just about one thing, but doing several things right – it isn’t just about eating right or exercising right, it is about both and a whole lot else. Recent research proves this –

quick weight lossProper rest is very important for weight loss, say doctors and obesity specialists.  Insufficient and poor sleep quality is one of the key reasons why a weight loss program may not work for some.

The fact is that fat is burnt when the body is at rest, so in order to burn fat effectively, proper rest is of great importance. So according to fitness and weight loss experts, if you want to lose weight, make sure you get your 8 hours of beauty sleep each night.

When it comes to weight loss, what to eat is perhaps even more important than how much you eat. According to a recent study published by The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition one can help to lower fat tissue by eating whole grains instead of refined carbs.

In the study, it was found that eating whole grains were more effective against visceral adipose tissue (abdominal fat) than refined carbs. It is important not only to start on whole grains but also to cut out on the refined carbs.